The Wardlaw Team Southern Indiana Real Estate Blog

Moving Forward

2012-03-16T11:06:00-07:00

Two weeks ago today, life took a 180 degree turn for hundreds of families in the Southern Indiana area. A 50 mile long tornado swept through parts of our area in Southern Indiana leaving behind a path of destruction and devasation in it's wake. Lives were lost, people were seriously injured, schools, homes and property were destroyed. Life will never be the same for the people who experienced that Friday afternoon. But the spirit and determination of the people of Southern Indiana has come shing through. Within hours, everyone began pitching in with supplies, clothing, and money to help our neighbors - ones we knew and ones we didn't know. Volunteers have worked countless hours helping families clean up the storm damages and help in anyway possible. We are a resilent people and although life will never be 'normal' again, life does go on and in Southern Indiana we are working together to move forward and see brighter days ahead. The clean up process will be a long one and there is still a tremendous need for volunteers, if you'd like to check out places or ways to volunteer go to www.LifeinSouthernIndiana.com

Joys of the Season

2011-11-01T17:09:00-07:00

Fall is the perfect season in Southern Indiana. The days are cool and invigorating and the nights just a bit nippy. Bright, sunny days explode with color. There are festivals, pumpkin picking, hayrides, football, and of course Halloween for all to participate in and enjoy. It is also a great time to buy or sell a home because people are moving inside for the winter and realize that their needs may have changed over the summer. Rates are terrific and the season is perfect - call us if you would like to take advantage of this wonderful time in Southern Indiana.

Congrats to Southern Indiana Business Legends

2011-06-29T13:17:00-07:00

Both Schmitt Furniture ( "on the furniture corner at State and Main in New Albany") and Zestos have recently celebrated milestones of doing business in Southern Indiana. In this day of big "box stores" and less than great service, these two local businesses are a welcome exception. Schmitt Furniture is still owned and operated by the third generation of the Schmitt family that started the business in the same location 75 years ago. Schmitt Furniture has over a quarter of a block of quality furniture at reasonable prices and they still provide free delivery. Zestos is not in the original location where they started 60 years ago because they had to relocate due to road construction. But they are just 500 yards away! Still super service, great ice cream and a wonderful place to celebrate big and small milestones with your family. \ New Albany has to be proud of our two local legends - Schmitt Furniture and Zestos.

Southern Indiana Home Expo

2011-06-05T07:38:00-07:00

The Southern Indiana Home Builders Association's Home Expo is open at the Copperfield development in Georgtown, IN. Six homes beginning from the mid-200's are decorated and on display now thru Sunday, June 12th. The homes feature finished basements, hardwood flooring, granite, and the latest in open design living. Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville. Take the Georgetown exit off I-64 W.

New Albany Schools Redistrict

2010-04-01T18:00:00-07:00

NEW ALBANY - FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS REDISTRICT In an effort to work within budget cuts, the New Albany - Floyd County schools have decided to close 4 elementary schools. The schools that are closing are Silver Street, Pineview, Galena, and Childrens Academy. The redistricting will mean a lot of changes for students, families, and teachers. Proposed boundaries for the 2010 - 2011 school year can be found on the corporate web site: http://www.nafcs.k12.in.us/ Another change that the school corporation will implement is placing 5th graders in the junior highs. Change is always difficult, but hopefully these changes will be long range plans that will benefit everyone in the community.